PRODUCE/CLERK

Kroger; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Produce Clerk to enhance customer experiences through exceptional service. In this entry-level part-time role, you will assist in maintaining a clean environment, prepare produce platters, and engage with customers to promote products. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive atmosphere where you can grow and thrive. With flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that prioritizes both customer satisfaction and employee well-being. If you're passionate about food and service, apply today!

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable manner.
• Knowledge of products sold within the department.

Responsibilities

• Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service.
• Assist with the preparation of produce platters/trays.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Basic math skills

Customer service skills

Education

Food handlers permit

Retail experience

Second language proficiency

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Job Description

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

1. Role model the 3A’s of Friendly: acknowledge, assist and appreciate our Customers
2. Promote Corporate Brands to customers
3. Promote trust and respect among associates
4. Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
5. Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
6. Assist with the preparation produce platters/trays
7. Inform customers of produce specials
8. Recommend items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need
9. Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory merchandise
10. Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items
11. Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
12. Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
13. Display a positive attitude
14. Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
15. Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
16. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
17. Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
18. Notify management of customer or employee accidents
19. Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud to store management
20. Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
21. Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
22. Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
23. Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
24. Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
25. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

1. Ability to handle stressful situations
2. Effective communication skills
3. Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
4. Current food handlers permit once employed

Desired Previous Job Experience

1. Comparable Retail experience
2. Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)

About Us

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Retail

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